Building The Future Radio Show

Predictable Success® was founded and is managed by international keynote speaker and bestselling author Les McKeown.Les has over 25 years of global business experience, including starting 42 companies in his own right. He was the founding partner of an incubation consulting company that launched hundreds of businesses with thousands of employees.A native of Ireland, Les was awarded the Samuel Smyth Memorial Prize as a Chartered Accountant (CPA) in the UK and was, at that time, the youngest qualified Chartered Accountant in the UK. After a brief period with Price Waterhouse (now PwC), Les became Ireland's youngest ever accounting firm partner.After a long career in advising individuals and organizations on growth and development, Les started his own training and development business; when he sold his share in that practice to his business partner in 1998, it had grown to a 13-office, worldwide training and consulting business. In 1999, Les relocated to the US, from where he writes, teaches and consults in high

I lead the team at Big Cabal Media, which publishes the tech and youth publications, TechCabal and Zikoko. Big Cabal is building the next generation of African media brands and creating some of the most interesting and exciting original content from the continent. We work with brands through our Cabal Creative Studio, doing everything from brand design to video production.I believe in products that address real human needs, brands that stand for something, marketing that thrills and great ideas executed well. As a leader, my skills lie in convincing great people to deliver their best work as part of coordinated teams; taking complex products from idea stage through development and running an effective business development to ensure our greatest ideas become bankable. I've taken Big Cabal through a transformation that's made it one of the most exciting new media companies on the continent, delivering 400% YOY revenue growth and high-impact projects like Jollof Road and TechWomenLagos. An experienced media and

Phenix is the go-to provider for real-time video streaming solutions and the only company that can stream synchronous real-time video to broadcast sized audiences. We offer an end-to-end solution that delivers video with less than ½ second of latency. Real-time is the next frontier for companies to drive interactivity, enabling them to acquire, engage and retain viewers in areas such as sports, esports, microwagering, and entertainment. Let’s work together to connect the world without delay.Phenix is the only company that can deliver content to broadcast sized audiences while maintaining less than 1/2 second of latency. https://phenixrts.com

I’ve spent the past 20+ years working with individuals and organizations across geographies and industries, helping them bring new, unique brands and experiences into the world. In my experience, the most successful brands are the ones that were faster, smarter, and better prepared to adapt and respond to changes quickly. If you want to get clear about your value, create memorable ways to talk about what you offer and to attract more clients, and grow your business you’re in the right place.I’m in the business of making CREATIVE, CULTURAL, & COMMERCIAL IMPACT!https://gkofiannan.com/

TradesLink started as a platform that helped tradespeople fill the gaps in their schedule by connecting them with customers who had small service jobs. From their humble beginnings in residential construction, the team at TradesLink identified a larger issue: that there was no central place for tradespeople to connect - amongst themselves or with employers. TradesLink then set about building a professional social network dedicated to those who work on the tools and in the field, in all sectors of the construction and servicing industries. The free TradesLink app allows blue collar workers to connect with each other, share knowledge and find work. Having a profile on the platform also provides workers with access to dozens industry-leading employers, recruiters, and job opportunities. The trades community is stronger together. Join Canada's growing community of tradespeople today! https://www.gettradeslink.com/

Foundersuite makes software for raising venture capital and managing investor relations.Our core product line includes: i) a searchable database of 140k+ investors for building your funnel; ii) a "kanban style"​ CRM for managing your investor pipeline; iii) pitch deck hosting with view tracking; iv) a bulk email tool for doing personalized investor follow ups; and, v) an Investor Update tool for reporting and relations.Foundersuite also contains over 80 docs and templates and over 25 deals and discounts on other great products.Customers include 2,000+ monthly active startups + venture capital firms, investment bankers, funding advisors and fractional CFOs.https://foundersuite.com/

We are changing the way we learn about our bodies by using blood.Yes, you heard that right— blood. You see the thing with blood is that it’s what makes us human, and more importantly it is has all the answers to how we learn about our bodies. But the problem right now is no one really understands it?We believe there is no time like the present for brands to stop talking and start doing. Which is why we built Base— so you can stop guessing and start measuring. Our goal as a brand is to stand in the gap and create a new kind of way to track health through at-home blood testing and regular tracking. And before you say didn’t someone already try that, and didn’t that not really do so well? Yes and yes, and because of exactly that reason we’re doing it the right way.If people were able to understand their data from blood, and know that it wasn’t getting abused, stolen or shared without their permission, all of a sudden the world of data is so much more optimistic. As a team of scientists, doctors and engineers we’

Marlon Nichols is the founding managing partner at MaC Venture Capital, a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in visionary founders building the future that the world wants to see.Marlon is a Kauffman Fellow who also serves on the Board of Directors. Prior to MaC Venture Capital, Marlon was founder of Cross Culture Ventures and served as Investment Director at Intel Capital. Marlon has an extensive background in technology, private equity, media and entertainment. His unique eye for global and cultural trends, along with shifts in consumer behavior, has helped him uplift and accelerate entrepreneurs and companies that are on the verge of their breakthrough moment. Some of his current and previous portfolio companies include Blavity, Gimlet Media, LISNR, Mayvenn, MongoDB, PlayVS, Pipe, Thrive Market and Wonderschool, among others.Marlon is the recipient of MVMT50’s SXSW 2018 Innovator of the Year award, Digital Diversity’s Innovation & Inclusion Change Agent award and was a TechWeek 100 winner. He

Put Your Money Where Your Heart IsIMPACT makes it easy to find and invest in companies that share your values, helping to better align your portfolio with the kind of world you want to create.With IMPACT, you can pursue returns for you, your community, and the planet.Let’s build a better future together.https://impact.interactivebrokers.com

Pale Blue Dot is a €87M seed-stage venture capital firm, investing in climate tech startups that reduce and reverse the climate crisis and help us prepare for a new world. Pale Blue Dot is based in Malmö, Sweden, and invests in early stage companies in Europe and the US.https://www.paleblue.vc/

Recharge Company Bio:Recharge is the leading subscription management solution, helping ecommerce merchants of all sizes launch and scale subscription offerings. Recharge’s subscription billing and payment management solutions are designed to help merchants grow by increasing revenue and customer lifetime value while reducing operating costs and churn. Today, Recharge powers subscriptions for more than 45 million subscribers across 15,000 merchants, including fast-growing brands such as Billie, Bokksu, LOLA, The Sill, and Native. Recharge is a remote-first company with more than 450 team members across 10 countries. For more information, visit https://rechargepayments.com/ Oisin O’Connor Bio:Oisin O’Connor, CEO and Co-Founder of Recharge, has over ten years of experience building and launching companies. Starting with Empowered.Org and BootStrap Heroes, Oisin went on to launch Recharge in 2014. Recharge is now the leading subscription management solution for ecommerce merchants. With a team of passionate build

The future of storytelling We are building a new film studio and streaming platform for digital-first storytellers and their audience who are hungry to support them.https://www.creatorplus.com/

Halogen Ventures is an early stage venture capital fund focused on female founded consumer technologies.We believe in hands on attention and plug each of our portfolio companies into a strategic network of advisors, investors and accelerators in the greater venture community. With a focus on consumer, we also add value in the entertainment, marketing and PR space to further the footprint of our brands.https://halogenvc.com/

As of July 2021, Marcia is currently the Chair of the board of the Angel Capital Association (ACA). She also founded and leads the Growing Women's Capital group within the ACA working to get more funding to women-led early stage companies. Prior to her role as chair she was the co-chair of the Marketing and Membership committee.The ACA is a collective of accredited angel investors, North America's most prolific early-stage investment class. The association is the largest angel professional development organization in the world. ACA provides an insider perspective that can help an investor make smart investment decisions.https://www.angelcapitalassociation.orghttps://www.marciadawood.comhttps://www.mindshiftcapital.comhttps://www.marciadawood.com/the-angel-next-door-podcast

Barry Dean is an award-winning songwriter turned wheelchair technology founder. As CEO of LUCI, a company reimagining mobility for power wheelchairs, Barry sets the strategic vision and leads the company towards its goal of providing security, stability and connectivity for power wheelchairs. He founded the company with his brother, Jered, in 2017 with hopes of building a smarter solution for his daughter Katherine and all power wheelchair riders.  He is a founding writer at Creative Nation Music, Recording Academy (GRAMMY) Nashville Chapter Governor, and has previously served two terms as a board member of the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Prior to becoming a songwriter, he led market strategy and product development for a leading education technology company.  Barry lives in Nashville, Tenn. https://luci.com

Tend is a member-driven, digital personal finance platform that offers innovative money tools to help make finding financial wellness easier, faster and more human. A banking collective built around the fundamental concepts of community, co-creation and rewards, Tend offers a new kind of banking experience, empowering members to take control of their own finances - all in one place. Tend’s banking services are provided by nbkc bank, Member FDIC in the US, and INVEX Banco in Mexico. To learn more, visit www.tend.money or www.tend.mx or follow along on Instagram at @tendmoney.

About Jonah MyerbergJonah Myerberg is a Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Desktop Metal where he is responsible for leading the technical direction of Desktop Metal’s 3D printing solutions.Prior to joining Desktop Metal in 2015, Myerberg held senior positions with a variety of organizations focused on high performance battery development, including Renovo Auto and Boston Impact, which he founded, and A123Systems. At A123Systems, Myerberg established and led the motorsports business unit which focused on the development of high-performance batteries. His products were adopted by the majority of Formula One teams including McLaren, Force India, Mercedes Benz, RedBull and other high profile motorsports teams like the Porsche 919 team which won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 2015 and 2016. He was also a race engineer for Porsche on the 919 team and for Mahindra Racing on their Formula E team.  Myerberg earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University and his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and

Skyline Robotics has a vision.The company is leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced robotics to deliver a smarter, faster automated work future.Skyline’s flagship product, Ozmo, is the world’s first robotic-armed window cleaner. The smart, automated service robot targets high-risk skyscraper windows and has proven to clean six times faster than traditional window washers without missing a spot.But Skyline is setting its sights higher than skyscrapers. The company is innovating to deliver cutting-edge robotic solutions to meet the needs of tomorrow’s smart cities and global workforces today.https://www.skylinerobotics.com/

Medha Parlikar is on a mission to make block chain the platform for doing business in the future.  Future proofing and de risking how businesses use public block chain is a fundamental goal of the company C-Suite to adopt. The CasperLab platform Highway is designed for businesses to customize and tokenize block chain content including patents, stock, human resources, supply chain and more.According to Medha, “It’s not a scary technology.  We are de-risking the Block chain for the enterprise. The time is now for businesses to adopt and not be left behind.”By 2023, Gartner Research states blockchain will be poised for mainstream adoption en route to generating $3.1 trillion in new business value by 2030, according to Gartner. By 2023, blockchain will support the global movement and tracking of more than 2 trillion dollars in goods and services.Medha is paving the way for an entire new generation of C suite to change how they do business.The future of block chain is now.  Businesses need to make the shift quickl

Lak Ananth is an Indian American venture capitalist who has spent much of his career focused on identifying industry changing disruptions and acting on them as an investor or acquirer. He is the author of Anticipate Failure: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Navigating Uncertainty, Avoiding Disaster, and Building a Successful Business, a practical guide for business leaders on the most common patterns of failure in innovation, featuring never-before-heard stories on how some of the most successful founders and executives in the world have navigated failure to get to success. He is the founding CEO and Managing Partner of the global venture capital firm Next47 which is backed by Siemens AG and partners with the best entrepreneurs to help them build companies that will change how the world works. Lak has spent his career in service to the entrepreneurial pursuit. In addition to running Next47, he serves on the board of several companies that he has helped to grow beyond $1B valuations. As an investor and board member